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Contact Morpeth has seen a significant increase in demand for its Free Counselling Service.
This ongoing demand reflects the trust our community places in Contact Morpeth and the importance of the support we provide. Over 110 beneficiaries of our Free Counselling Service this year! This year alone, over 110 individuals have benefited from our Free Counselling Service, marking a 33% increase compared to the previous year.
Service · Trend statement · From Contact (morpeth Mental Health Group) Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 7
Contact Morpeth provides practical support initiatives to address poverty and housing insecurity.
We provide pracƟcal support iniƟaƟves, including food-sharing and signposƟng to other services, supporƟng individuals affected by poverty, the cost-of-living crisis and housing insecurity. Our Respite Breaks Project offers subsidised short breaks for members and carers, promoƟng rest, recovery, and improved mental wellbeing.
Service · Observational claim · From Contact (morpeth Mental Health Group) Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 3
Contact Morpeth offers a range of social and creative activities to improve emotional wellbeing.
We deliver a broad programme of social, creaƟve, and wellbeing acƟviƟes, including mindfulness, fitness, arts and craŌs, creaƮve wriƟng, film groups, and digital inclusion sessions. These acƟviƟes help improve confidence, emoƟonal wellbeing, and social connecƟon in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
Service · Observational claim · From Contact (morpeth Mental Health Group) Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 3
Contact Morpeth facilitates peer support groups to reduce isolation and promote recovery.
Alongside this, we facilitate peer support groups that reduce isolaƟon, encourage mutual understanding, and promote recovery through shared lived experience.
Service · Observational claim · From Contact (morpeth Mental Health Group) Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 3
Contact Morpeth provides free counselling and emotional support to individuals experiencing distress.
The provision of free, one-to-one counselling and emoƟonal support, delivered by trained professionals, offering early intervenƟon and crisis prevenƟon for individuals experiencing distress.
Service · Observational claim · From Contact (morpeth Mental Health Group) Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 July 2025, page 3
The document was e-signed by Prakash Bohorun on 2026-09-01.
Document e-signed by Prakash Bohorun (kash@bohoruns.co.uk) Signature Date: 2026-09-01 - 9:31:17 AM GMT
Governance · Observational claim · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, Final Audit Report
The document was signed by Michael Andrew Royal on 2026-09-01.
Signer mikeroyal150@yahoo.com entered name at signing as Michael Andrew Royal 2026-09-01 - 9:28:59 AM GMT
Governance · Observational claim · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, Final Audit Report
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense for defined contribution plans was £1,321.
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £1,321 (2024: £2,539)
Financial · Observational claim · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 21
The average head count of employees during the year was 2.
The average head count of employees during the year was 2 (2024: 6)
Operational · Observational claim · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 20
The charity had transactions totalling £33,015 with Legacy Consultants Ltd during the year.
During the year, the charity entered into transactions totalling £33,015 with Legacy Consultants Ltd
Financial · Observational claim · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 6
No trustee received remuneration during the year ending October 31, 2025.
No members of the Trustees received any remuneration during the year.
Financial · Stakeholder position · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 19
The charity is financially sound and will continue to operate over the next 12 months.
The Trustees have considered all risks to the organisation and believe that the charity is financially sound and will continue to operate as First Class Foundation over the next 12 months.
Financial · Commitment statement · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 14
The financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102 and Charities SORP.
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.
Financial · Policy statement · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 13
First Class Foundation's Kitchen Table Talks programme has grown and expanded into new communities.
A dedicated training session also extended the Kitchen Table Talks model into new hubs in Dudley, enabling the approach to reach new communities and increasing its potential for wider impact.
Service · Commitment statement · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 8
First Class Foundation's SAFE Mentoring Programme helps young people build confidence and resilience in schools.
The SAFE Mentoring Programme has continued to walk alongside pupils in schools, helping them to build confidence, resilience and stronger relationships so that they are better equipped to thrive.
Service · Policy statement · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 8
First Class Foundation has secured new funding during the year to build a more diverse and resilient income base.
New funding has been secured during the year, and the charity has continued to apply for further grants and contracts in order to build a more diverse and resilient income base.
Financial · Commitment statement · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 7
First Class Foundation's principal funding sources are donations and gifts in kind.
Principal Funding Sources: Donations and gifts in kind.
Financial · Funding statement · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 6
First Class Foundation is addressing risks by diversifying funding sources, strengthening partnerships, and building sustainability.
The trustees are addressing these risks by diversifying funding sources, strengthening corporate partnerships, and building sustainability through programmes such as Kitchen Table Talks.
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 6
First Class Foundation operates in a challenging environment with reduced public funding and growing demand for support.
The charity continues to operate in a challenging environment, with significant reductions in public funding for youth services and growing demand for support from families and communities.
Context · Risk statement · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 6
First Class Foundation's trustees meet at least four times a year to govern the charity.
First Class Foundation has three Trustees who meet at least four times a year and are responsible for the governance, strategic direction and policies of the charity.
Governance · Policy statement · From First Class Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 October 2025, page 5